![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The main character Glory has a major change from her simplistic way of thinking at the start of the book to really seeing the big picture of what is going on in her community and the country by the end of the novel. This novel is perfect for analyzing characters, their relationships and interactions with each other. When I first read Glory Be what struck me immediately was the richness of the interesting and unique characters. Glory learns about trust, acceptance and speaking-up for others as she befriends Laura, the new girl from the North. She questions the actions and words of her best friend Frankie, and the influence his racist father has on him and the rest of the community. This summer brings lots of soul searching for Glory as she examines the motives for the town pool closing. The segregated public pool in town is closed, much to the dismay of Glory. Set in Hanging Moss, Mississippi in 1964 (the Freedom Summer in the South). This is the story of Gloriana June Hemphill (Glory). Analyzing Character Development with Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood Today I am sharing a free printable character development worksheet for Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood in honor of Black History Month. ![]() I love historical fiction! In my opinion, it is the genre that gives the gift of both fiction and nonfiction reading. ![]()
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